Seared Scallops with Avocado & Lime

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, chopped
• 3/4 tsp lime zest and 4 tsp juice
• 1 red jalapeño pepper, very thinly sliced
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 12 large scallops (12 oz)
• 4 radishes, cut into matchsticks
• cilantro leaves, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mash avocado, lime zest and juice; season.

In a small bowl, mix jalapeño, vinegar and sugar.

In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned scallops until browned, about 2 minutes; turn and cook until opaque in centers, about 1 minute.

Divide avocado mixture among plates; top with scallops, radishes, jalapeño and cilantro.

From Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine, August 2017.